Stringfellow Memorial Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

301 East 18th St
Anniston, AL 36201

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 40
Average amount Stringfellow Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $141,035.00
Average amount Medicare paid Stringfellow Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $10,965.00
Difference between what Stringfellow Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $130,070.00
Hospital's Markup: 1286%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $52,062.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,566.90
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 171% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2725 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 1%